A growing disagreement within the European Union leadership has exposed deep divisions over how the bloc should respond to the rapidly escalating crisis in the Middle East. Reports indicate that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas hold differing views on the appropriate diplomatic approach toward Iran […]
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A United States military base in Kuwait has reportedly been targeted in a recent attack, raising fresh concerns about security in the Gulf region as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate. According to reports, the incident involved projectiles aimed at the American military installation located in Kuwait, which serves as a strategic hub
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Al Ansaar PMB successfully increased its haleem allocation this past Saturday, with the expanded distribution unfolding smoothly and at an impressive pace. Vehicles began arriving ahead of the 1:30pm handover time, and thanks to an established and well-coordinated system, the process moved efficiently from portioning to collection. The structured drive-through model continues to ensure that
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Radio Al Ansaar Pietermaritzburg hosted a highly successful Haleem Drive-Through Distribution this past Saturday, bringing warmth, dignity and nourishment to the local community. The distribution commenced promptly at 1:30 PM, with vehicles arriving in a steady and orderly queue. A structured drive-through system allowed beneficiaries to remain comfortably seated in their vehicles while volunteers moved
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Midlands Specialist Private Hospital, in partnership with Al Ansaar Radio, hosted a memorable Cuppa for Cancer morning that blended warmth, empathy, and purpose. The event was not only a celebration of courage but also a heartfelt reminder that awareness, when paired with action, can transform lives. The morning’s programme was led by Dr Hasinah Asmal,
Date: 18 July 2025 In the spirit of Mandela Day, the Pietermaritzburg Muslim Scouts, in collaboration with the Mountainrise Community Policing Forum (CPF), brought joy and comfort to the young patients of the pediatric ward at Northdale Hospital on Friday, 18 July. The team came bearing thoughtful gifts—brightly coloured toys, engaging books, and tasty treats—aimed
LOCAL NEWS – KwaZulu‑Natal1. KZN Sees Nearly 11,000 Arrests in Police CrackdownThe South African Police Service in KwaZulu‑Natal arrested 10,872 individuals over the past month during a major crime-fighting operation across identified hotspots. The arrests included 3,278 for contact crimes (197 for murder and 1,559 for GBH), 207 for rape-related offences, 229 for weapons charges,
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An Australian man has tragically died after contracting a rare and deadly rabies-like virus transmitted through a bat bite, health authorities confirmed on Thursday. The man, who was based in Queensland, reportedly came into contact with a bat and sustained a bite. He later developed symptoms linked to the Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABLV), a viral
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Malala Yousafzai, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and globally renowned advocate for girls’ education, has once again turned the world’s attention to the plight of women in Afghanistan—this time, through the lens of sport. In a powerful new statement, Yousafzai called on international sports organizations to demonstrate “bravery and courage” by creating opportunities for Afghan
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On the evening of 1 July 2025, a significant blaze broke out in Pietermaritzburg’s Central Business District, close to the Professor Nyembezi building, igniting two adjacent retail units: a clothing shop and a cellphone outlet The fire unfolded around early evening, with flames swiftly consuming both stores. Emergency services—firefighters, police, and paramedics—rushed to the scene
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